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Dettol launches India’s first Hygiene Olympiad under its Dettol Banega Swasth India initiative

Dettol launches India’s first Hygiene Olympiad under its Dettol Banega Swasth India initiative
Dettol launches India’s first Hygiene Olympiad under its Dettol Banega Swasth India initiative

Reckitt, world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, under its flagship campaign Dettol Banega Swasth India today launched India’s first and biggest Hygiene Olympiad – Dettol Hygiene Olympiad. Built on the fundamentals of good hygiene laying the foundation of good health, this Olympiad will reach 24 million children, motivating them to enhance their reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills in the context of hygiene, making every day hygiene practices their second nature.

A natural extension to the Dettol School Hygiene Curriculum, the initiative further cements Reckitt’s belief in addressing hygiene gaps that are imperative in India’s journey to better health.

Powered by Dettol Banega Swasth India, the Olympiad is supported by the Dettol School Hygiene Programme’s outreach partners – Plan India, Sesame Workshop India, Gramalaya, Apollo Foundation, Amar Jyoti Yuvak Sangha, MAMTA HIMC, Balipara Foundation, Jagran, and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), along with Ernst and Young LLP (EY) as the technical partner and is curated by Indian Talent Olympiad. Open to children between 5 to 15 years of age, the Olympiad experience will help students understand the interdependency between hygiene, health and keeping loved ones protected.

An independent evaluation of the Dettol Hygiene School programme in 2021 has found a 57% Reduction in school absenteeism, over the 39% reduction found in 2020. In addition, children’s knowledge of handwashing has improved by 61% and their sanitation practice has increased by 62%. The Dettol Hygiene Olympiad will help build awareness among parents, teachers and children on addressing their hygiene literacy gaps and work towards further improving handwashing practices, helping further reduce school absenteeism and promote pro-hygiene behaviours.

Gaurav Jain, Senior Vice President, Reckitt – South Asia said, “Reckitt has been at the forefront of building a healthier planet through focused interventions under our purpose programs. The launch of Dettol Hygiene Olympiad is another step towards driving positive impact in society through sustainable investments that will help promote pro-hygiene behaviour among children.”

Ravi Bhatnagar, Director- External Affairs and Partnerships, Reckitt- South Asia said, “We are striving to create a healthier world built on the foundation of good hygiene. India’s first and biggest Dettol Hygiene Olympiad is an innovative framework that will help Dettol Banega Swasth India sensitize 24 million children across India towards adopting good personal hygiene behaviour, making a difference to the overall health of the world we are living in.”

Madhumati M., Director, Indian Talent Olympiad said, “Olympiad represents academic brilliance and a solid knowledge base of students while highlighting areas that require attention. We are glad to partner with Dettol Banega Swasth India to bring India’s first Hygiene Olympiad encouraging pro-hygiene behaviour among students and focus on the need to follow the right routine for a healthier tomorrow.”

The Dettol Hygiene Olympiad, under Reckitt India’s flagship initiative Dettol Banega Swasth India, will also Identify ‘Hygiene Champions/Leaders’ who will become advocates of good hygiene in schools and districts. These leaders will be given an opportunity to address vital topics like reduction in school absenteeism, reduction in illness, and living in a healthier and happier home.

The exams begin on 6th September 2022 and can be taken by children online or offline. Winners will be felicitated in person on 2nd October 2022.

The pandemic has made hygiene the new health, therefore, adopting and maintaining right hygiene practices have taken utmost priority in our lives. Since its inception, Dettol Banega Swasth India has been focusing on sensitizing children about six critical occasions for handwashing, through Dettol Hygiene curriculum program which includes washing hands after defecation, and the use of toilets; before eating; before preparing and serving food; before feeding infants/children; after cleaning a child’s bottom, and after coughing/sneezing during illness. Dettol Hygiene Olympiad will further engage children from across India in a fun way that motivates them to understand and follow right hygiene practices in their daily lives for a healthier tomorrow.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia “Stopped” by Bajrang Dal activists from entering Ujjain Temple; Because His Beef Statement…’

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia "Stopped" by Bajrang Dal activists from entering Ujjain Temple; Because His Beef Statement…’
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia "Stopped" by Bajrang Dal activists from entering Ujjain Temple; Because His Beef Statement…’

Bajrang Dal activist said Ranbir Kapoor made derogatory comments on ‘gau mata’ as he has said beef eating was good. “We won’t allow them to enter the Mahakal temple. We were only showing black flags, but police charged at us,” he said.

A ruckus broke out on Tuesday as Bajrang Dal activists stopped Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt from entering the Mahakal temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain citing Ranbir Kapoor’s past comment on beef-eating. Videos of police cane charging the protesters went viral while Ujjain CSP Om Prakash Mishra said the protesters started fighting with police officers. “We were making arrangements as some VIPs were about to visit Mahakaleshwar temple. During which some people started gathering here to protest against them. One of the protestors started fighting with police officers,” Mishra.

Police said they have taken action under section 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) of the Indian Penal Code against a right-wing activist.

a Bajrang Dal activist said they were protesting peacefully showing only black flags to Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt who were scheduled to visit the temple, but police started cane-charging them. “We are protesting against Ranbir Kapoor and won’t let him enter the Mahakal temple. He made derogatory statements against our gaumata. He had said eating beef is good,” he said.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were at the temple to offer prayers ahead of the release of their film Brahmastra. Director Ayan Mukherji, however, took darshan of the deity, temple priest Ashish Pujari confirmed to PTI.

Bajrang Dal workers raised ‘Jai Shriram’ slogans when Ranbir and Alia arrived at the spot to take darshan, a PTI report said. Bajrang Dal leader Ankit Choube said even Alia Bhatt said those who want to see her film ‘Brahmastra’ should watch while others who are not keen shouldn’t.

What had Ranbir Kapoor said on beef?

In 2011, Ranbir Kapoor while promoting his film Rockstar said he loved eating beef. “My family is from Peshawar, so a lot of Peshawari food has come with them. I am a mutton, paya, and beef fan. Yeah, I am a big beef fan,” he had said. The old video has resurfaced ahead of the release of Brahmastra and Ranbir Kapoor is being called ‘beef guy from Peshawar’ by the ‘boycott gang’.

Web link for getting information about Ganesh idol immersion places

Web link for getting information about Ganesh idol immersion places
Web link for getting information about Ganesh idol immersion places

NMC makes arrangements for 390 artificial lakes at 204 different places in city for immersion purpose

With a view to promoting eco-friendly immersion of Ganesh idols, Nagpur Municipal Corporation has made available a web link for providing a facility to the citizens to know information about various artificial tanks prepared for immersion in ten zones in the city.

The citizens can visit the web link: https://www.nmcnagpur.gov.in//visarjan- location to know the immersion places nearer to their homes, said Radhakrishnan B, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator of NMC, on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, NMC has created 390 artificial tanks at 204 different places in the city covering all the ten zones.  It has created artificial tanks at various squares and grounds for immersion of Ganesh idols below four feet in height. It has also made arrangement for iron tanks at Futala, Sonegaon, Gandhisagar, Sakkardara and other lakes for immersion of idols as well as placed big urns to collect pooja waste materials. NMC workers and volunteers will collect such materials that would be used for producing fertilizer. Moreover, the corporation has put up barricades near the lakes and installing highmast lights at the immersion places.

Volunteers of Green Vigil Foundation will be present towards Airforce side at Futala lake, King Cobra Organisation at Sakkardara lake, CFDF at Sonegaon lake, Eco-Friendly Foundation at Ramnagar, Tejaswini Mahila Mandal at Empress Mills, Nisarg Vigyan Sanstha at Gandhisagar lake and Green Earth Organisation at Sonegaon side. NMC has kept ready its machinery for solving any difficulties during the ten-day Ganesh festival.

MX Player releases the most awaited trailer of Shiksha Mandal…India’s Biggest Education Scam

MX Player releases the most awaited trailer of Shiksha Mandal…India’s Biggest Education Scam
MX Player releases the most awaited trailer of Shiksha Mandal…India’s Biggest Education Scam
  • Inspired by true events, Shiksha Mandal is directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal; features Gauahar Khan, Gulshan Devaiah and Pavan Raj Malhotra in lead roles
  • All episodes of this MX Original series will stream on MX Player, starting 15th September 2022

Mumbai, 2022:  While we have seen the youth of India excel across sectors after completing their education, so many fraudulent practices and scams prevalent in the educational system are enough to ruin their careers. Unravelling India’s Biggest Education Scam, MX Player presents to you yet another hard-hitting narrative with the MX Original Series, Shiksha Mandal. 

MX Player releases the most awaited trailer of Shiksha Mandal…India’s Biggest Education Scam
MX Player releases the most awaited trailer of Shiksha Mandal…India’s Biggest Education Scam

Inspired by true events, the social thriller reveals corruption, fraud, cheating and criminal conspiracy that affect vulnerable students in India. Directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal, the series stars Gauahar Khan, Gulshan Devaiah, Pavan Raj Malhotra, Rajendra Sethi and Iram Badar Khan in pivotal roles and is all set to stream on MX Player from 15th September onwards.

Trailer Link: https://bit.ly/ShikshaMandal_Trailer 

The trailer captures how bright students have been forced into playing a part in a corrupted education system with no hope of standing up to the authorities. Money, secrets, politics and plenty of scandal – the premise highlights well-strategised exam scams fuelled by politicians in collaboration with educational institutions and how this further leads to mysterious disappearances and deaths of students. Calling attention to these practices with its dangers, Shiksha Mandal promises to showcase the complications and unsolicited operations that have been a part of the fraudulent high-level exams.

Commenting on the series, Director Syed Ahmad Afzal said, “While Shiksha Mandal is a story inspired by true events, we’ve tried to ensure that the narrative is as gripping as it is realistic. It’s an added advantage for us that we have talented actors like Gauahar, Gulshan, and Pavan sir, who have shown faith in the script and me! Our association with MX Player is strengthened with this show, and we hope to create such hard-hitting stories together.”

Gauahar Khan, who plays a cop in the series, said, “I am happy that I am a part of Shiksha Mandal, and it’s my first time as a Cop. It’s a challenging role for me, and I hope I can give complete justice to it. Shiksha Mandal revolves around the education scam, which is of concern as we are the largest and most intelligent population, and we need to ensure that we give everyone an equal and fair opportunity to be educated. It is something we must strive to work towards.”

Gulshan Devaiah says, “Any scam related to education lands a heavy blow on aspiring candidates struggling hard to clear exams and is enough to break their morale. As an actor, I have tried to experiment with my roles, scripts and content I work on. Shiksha Mandal is one such project I’m glad that it came my way. Education is an important sector that is instrumental in empowering our today and shaping our tomorrow; thus, having been a teacher myself, being a part of this story & playing the part of a teacher made perfect sense to me. Teaching is the most noble of all professions and I truly believe in that ideal. As a team, we have given our best to make a show that’s relevant, resonant & impactful to its viewers.”

Pavan Raj Malhotra, who plays a powerful man in the series said, “I like to take up roles that make an impact on the audience, be it with laughter or a stirring thought. With Shiksha Mandal, we are deconstructing what goes in the corrupted educational circuit and the impact on the common people involved. And that is the kind of story I would like to be a part of.”

Stream all episodes of Shiksha Mandal exclusively on MX Player from 15th September onwards

Tata Motors makes India’s trucks smarter, safer and more efficient

Tata Motors makes India’s trucks smarter, safer and more efficient
Tata Motors makes India’s trucks smarter, safer and more efficient

Launches 5 CNG-powered trucks, including India’s first in the M&HCV segment

Introduces safest trucks with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) – Collision Mitigation System, Lane Departure Warning System and Driver Monitoring System 

Adds world-class features to over 140 models of India’s best-selling truck platforms Prima, Signa and Ultra

Launches 7 new models in the I&LCV range with significant technological advancements

September 2022: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, once again creates new trucking history with the launch of India’s first CNG-powered Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicle (M&HCV) truck; introduction of a new-age, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), and enrichment of its bestselling range of Prima, Signa and Ultra trucks with world-class features to enhance driving comfort. A new series of advanced Intermediate & Light Commercial Vehicle (I&LCV) tippers and trucks were also launched to service the evolving multi-application needs, especially of the rapidly growing logistics and infrastructure sectors.

Speaking at India’s largest commercial vehicle launch, Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “Our trucks connect India and power the engine of the nation’s economy. As the industry leader, we are creating new paradigms of functionality, productivity, connectivity, safety and performance by continually introducing future-ready products, services and solutions. The trucks that we are launching today, address the growing need for safer transportation with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) offering collision mitigation system, lane departure warning, electronic stability control, driver alerts and tyre pressure monitoring. They also provide cleaner mobility solutions with a richer offering of alternate fuel powertrains. Every aspect of these trucks has been purposefully augmented to cater to varied duty cycles and special applications. We are delighted to further strengthen our unmatched portfolio of commercial vehicles with these smart trucks that are designed to deliver best-in-class operating economics and superior comfort with enhanced connectivity. We continue to redefine transportation by ‘Delivering Progress’ to our customers, their drivers, the shippers and our country by making the logistics chain more efficient.”

Developed and innovatively engineered to cater to the evolving needs of cargo and construction transportation across segments and applications, the state-of-the-art trucks launched today, further enhance Tata Motors’ established ‘Power of 6’ benefit proposition aimed at delivering higher productivity and lower total cost of ownership (TCO) driving fleet profitability.

Tata Motors Advantage: The M&HCV and I&LCV range of trucks from Tata Motors come equipped with Fleet Edge, the next-gen digital solution for optimal fleet management. A bouquet of service offerings, Sampoorna Seva provides on-site support, Uptime Assurance, Breakdown Assistance, Insurance and Accidental Repair, Extended Warranty and other add-on services for vehicle maintenance and lifecycle management.

Tata Motors continues to redefine transportation with innovations and introduction of new-age technologies, powertrains and aggregates to deliver maximum value to customers. Available in many fully-built body options of load bodies, tippers, tankers, bulkers and trailers, these M&HCV and I&LCV trucks cater to a wide range of goods movement and applications across diverse sectors – agriculture, cement, iron & steel, container, vehicle carrier, petroleum, chemical, water tankers, LPG, FMCG, white goods, perishables, construction, mining, municipal applications etc.

India’s first CNG powered M&HCV truck

Following the success of its CNG portfolio of SCV, I&LCV and buses, Tata Motors introduces India’s first CNG-powered M&HCVs in the 28 and 19 tonne nodes. The all-new Signa CNG trucks offer the optimal combination of low operational costs, high durability and multiple-use applications resulting in higher profitability. These environment-friendly CNG models are also available with varied wheelbase and load deck length options and cowl option for cabin customisation. These models are powered by the proven 5.7-litre SGI engine generating peak power of 180hp and torque of 650Nm, come with a modular architecture and offer a range of up to 1,000 km

India’s First Truck with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)

Tata Motors is the pioneer in introducing safer and smarter vehicles in India. Since its launch in 2010, the top-of-the-line Tata Prima range has continually set benchmarks for comfort, styling, safety, ergonomics and ease of operations. Introduced in the new Prima is India’s first advanced driver active and passive safety features of Collision Mitigation System (CMS), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) developed with extensive validation, especially for Indian operating conditions. Vehicle also offers additional safety features like Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). 

The new Prima range also comes with more ergonomically redesigned cabin offering better driving comfort and with best-in-class conveniences and features for enhanced driver and vehicle safety. These purposeful enhancements were made in collaboration with stakeholders across the entire logistics value chain with the objective of enabling higher productivity, especially during long hauls. An in-depth study was conducted to curate insights from transporters, drivers as well as end customers following which the design and engineering teams at Tata Motors worked holistically to add a range of cutting-edge technologies to create another new benchmark. 

These enhancements will significantly lower accidents, increase driving comfort and facilitate safer cargo movement across the country.

New launches in I&LCV: Since conceptualising light trucks for the Indian market in 1986, Tata Motors I&LCV range has significantly grown in size, scale, presence and popularity. Renowned for their robust build, efficiency and the variety of applications they can be used for, Tata Motors I&LCV vehicles have helped enhance profit potential for customers. Offered with 4-18 tonne GVW, this range is the ideal choice for both last mile as well as medium to long haul with a variety of engine & cabin options befitting the duty cycle requirement.

The 7 new fuel-efficient diesel and CNG trucks and tippers, under the FE Series, offer better application-oriented solutions with more options of vehicle weight and deck lengths. Designed to enhance the profit potential of their owners as well as to improve the driveability and durability, these trucks incorporate key technological advancements including optimised drivelines, low viscous rear axle oil, e-viscous radiator fan, gearshift advisor and low rolling resistance tyres. 

Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach: Watch Madhav Mishra Find The Guilty

Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach: Watch Madhav Mishra find the guilty
Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach: Watch Madhav Mishra find the guilty

Criminal Justice starring Pankaj Tripathi and Shweta Basu Prasad has been directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios.

With humour and wit by his side, Madhav Mishra makes his highly anticipated return to television with Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach on Disney+ Hotstar’s Hotstar Specials. The beloved attorney takes on one of his most difficult cases in the first two episodes of the show’s most recent season: the murder of well-known young actress Zara Ahuja. When Mukul Ahuja, her brother, is implicated, the narrative takes a turn.

Beloved by children and a household name, Zara (Deshna Dugad), is found brutally murdered in an abandoned place. As the Ahujas manoeuvre an emotional roller coaster, the police investigation and all the evidence points to her step-brother, Mukul (Aaditya Gupta), the last person to see her. Grief and rage tear the family apart, and the pressure to find the culprit mounts on the police and the public prosecutor from the media and Zara’s fans. Mukul’s history of being derelict makes his own parents, Avantika (Swastika Mukherjee) and Neeraj (Purab Kohli) doubt his innocence. As the further investigation leads to Mukul being considered the prime suspect, he is reprimanded in a juvenile home. Distraught and in urgent need of a lawyer, Gauri (Kalyanee Mulay) recommends Madhav Mishra (Pankaj Tripathi).

As the case proceeds further it gets even more complicated with revelations of Mukul’s hatred towards her step-sister Zara, him being treated for addiction and more over Neeraj being confident about Mukul being the killer. What will Madhav Mishra do to uncover the truth?

KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty To Tie Knot In Jan 2023

KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty to tie knot in Jan 2023
KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty to tie knot in Jan 2023

Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty are in a healthy relationship and the couple is reported to take a big step in their relationship.

The couple is expected to tie a knot by the end of this year or in the first week of January next year. They might hold the ceremony at Athiya’s father Suniel Shetty’s bungalow in Khandala.

People close to the couple have revealed that the two will tie the knot in the presence of their loved ones. Rahul and Athiya Shetty recently moved together moved into their new Bandra apartment recently. And now, it’s reported that they will get married soon. While the venue for the ceremony has been decided already, the dates will depend on KL Rahul’s schedule.

A report in Pinkvilla has claimed that Rahul and Athiya will be pronounced husband and wife soon. “It’s happening! Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul are going to get married soon. After talking to several people close to the couple, Pinkvilla has learned that Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul are indeed tying the knot. In just a few months from now, Athiya & KL Rahul will be husband and wife,” the report read.

“Sources tell us that a famous wedding organizer along with his team visited Khandala to do a recce for the same. Ditching the 5-star Mumbai hotels, Athiya & KL Rahul have chosen to tie the knot at dad Suniel Shetty’s home- Jahaan in Khandala,” the report further stated.

Notably, Suniel Shetty had also recently confirmed that the couple will take the next step in their relationship as soon as they are free. The Khandala home is very close to Suniel Shetty’s heart. This home of Suniel & Mana Shetty was built 17 years ago. It is spread over a huge area and is a mix of earthy colours. The actor’s house stands amidst plush greenery while the interiors are also decorated with plants.

Sanjay Raut’s magisterial custody extended till Sept 19

Sanjay Raut’s Magisterial Custody Extended
Sanjay Raut’s Magisterial Custody Extended

The magisterial custody of Shiv Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut has been extended up to September 19. Raut was arrested on July 31 in connection with the Patra Chawl corruption case in Mumbai.

The PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court extended his custody for further enquiry into the case. . The Enforcement Directorate wanted extension of his custody as enquiry was not complete. Raut was granted eight-day ED custody and then magisterial custody. A journalist, who was editor of Shiv Sena mouthpiece ‘Samna’ is in jail for the last 35 days. Surprisingly he has not applied for bail so far.

Guru Ashish Compnay was granted contract of re-development (Slum Development) of Parta Chawl in Goregaon sub-ub of Mumbai. Raut was allegedly involved in granting increased FSI (Flood Space  Index) to the company. The scandal is estimated to be of more than 1000 crore. ED suspects transfer of Rs 55 lakh in the bank accounts of Sanjay Raut’s wife in this connection.  More information about property purchase of Sanjay Raut and his wife is being investigated.

Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with Sony India’s exciting discounts on premium products

Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with Sony India’s exciting discounts on premium products
Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with Sony India’s exciting discounts on premium products
  • New range of BRAVIA televisions with Google TV, XR Cognitive Processor, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and BRAVIA CORE
  • Enjoy world class entertainment experience with amazing 30% discount along with cashback upto Rs 20,000/-, EMIs starting Rs. 1024/- and 3 years warranty on select BRAVIA televisions 
  • ‘Create Your Own Cinema at Home’ with attractive soundbar combo offers with a wide range of premium soundbars such as HT-A7000 and HT-A9 launched ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
  • Enjoy discount of Rs. 20,000/- on the purchase of Select Full-Frame camera bodies along with select lenses. Get benefits worth Rs. 8,500/- with A7 IV and Pro-Style camera backpack free with A7S III camera purchase
  • Get upto Rs 2,000 cashbacks on Headphones and Earbuds at an exciting price
  • Save up to 15% on purchase of the high-power party speakers and save Rs 7,000/- on the exciting SRS XG500 portable wireless speaker
  • Avail easy finance offers 
  • Robust retail network and service support

 August 2022: Ganesh Chaturthi being the most celebrated festival for Maharashtra region, Sony India plans to make this season even bigger and brighter for its customers. Sony India offers some of the best and technologically advanced products across its portfolio of televisions, home theatres and soundbars, cameras and lenses, and personal audio products. Sony India has especially launched compelling consumer promotion offers and easy on pocket finance schemes to make this Ganesh Chaturthi a memorable one. 

Mr. Satish Padmanabhan, Sales Head at Sony India, said, “Every year during festive season we see a huge upsurge in demand for our products as customers are inclined to upgrade their homes with latest and innovative technologies. The BRAVIA FY22 televisions range has Google TV user interface, which offers a seamless and unmatched home entertainment experience. Keeping in the mind the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, we have recently launched our state-of-the-art OLED series A80K and A95K with advanced technologies such as XR Cognitive Processor, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, BRAVIA CAM and BRAVIA Core. Keeping this demand in mind Sony India for the first time has decided to offer 3 years comprehensive warranty on select BRAVIA televisions coupled with attractive finance offers such as 1 EMI free offer and instant cashback upto Rs. 20,000/-. There are also combo offers on purchase of Sony soundbars along with televisions and Pro-Style camera backpack worth 9,990/- free with select camera models”. 

He further added, “Relying on strong product lineup and attractive promotional offers, we are positive to have a double-digit sale growth this festive season from last year. With the safety of all citizens being the top priority, Sony India wishes all a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi”.

Dettol expands its product portfolio with the launch of Dettolpowder-to-liquid handwash in India

Dettol expands its product portfolio with the launch of Dettolpowder-to-liquid handwash in India
Dettol expands its product portfolio with the launch of Dettolpowder-to-liquid handwash in India

September 5th, 2022 – Dettol, India’s most trusted germ protection brand, introduces a powder-to-liquid handwash solution in the value segment.Hand hygiene is the most effective, efficient solutionto protect against any kind of infection. Dettol is bringing in its most affordablesolution with this formatallowing its consumers to practice best hygiene practices at the best price. 

Dettol ever since its launch in India has been working to protect families from illnesses. Dettol has been addressing consumer needs by providing effective solutions backed by science that are simple and effective to use to protect homes and families. 

For Dettol Powder-to-Liquid handwash the brand has launched a Television campaign to showcase an innovative and efficient handwashing solution at an affordable price. Further, the new TVChighlights that the product providesDettol’s trusted 99.99% germ protection to effectively safeguard those who we care about. 

Dettol expands its product portfolio with the launch of Dettolpowder-to-liquid handwash in India
Dettol expands its product portfolio with the launch of Dettolpowder-to-liquid handwash in India

Commenting on the product launch, Dilen Gandhi, Regional Marketing Director, South Asia – Health & Nutrition, Reckitt said, “Dettol has always endeavored to providing its consumers with effective and innovative solutions for all their hygiene needs.Our new Dettol Powder to Liquid Handwash will make quality handwash accessible to a larger consumer base. With the new campaign, Dettol continues to educate consumers about the importance of hand hygiene by providing its consumers with superior protection at an affordable price.”

The product starts at an affordable price-point of Rs.10, equivalent to the (185 ml) pump solution.As the frequency of handwashing increases, the innovative powder-to-liquidhandwash product will help consumers with a durable solution that is effective and great value for money The product is paraben-free as it is free of chemicals that may carry harmful health effects. 

Dettol has been consistently working to improve health and hygiene standards in India with specialized programs that address health, hygiene, and sanitation with Banega Swasth India.Recently, Dettol has further strengthenedits fight against diarrhoea under its Dettol ‘Diarrhoea Net Zero’initiative. The program will follow the WHO-7-point plan for preventing and treating diarrhoea in 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

TVC Link:https://youtu.be/ibZxr0TaMlI

Director: Gaurav Gupta (Little Lamb films)
Creative Agency:  McCann Worldgroup India

Six fraudsters cheat ICICI Bank of Rs 1.07 crore in Nagpur

Six fraudsters cheat ICICI Bank of Rs 1.07 crore in Nagpur
Six fraudsters cheat ICICI Bank of Rs 1.07 crore in Nagpur

Nagpur: In a major incident of fraud, six crooks cheated ICICI Bank of Rs 1.07 crore in Nagpur. Sitabuldi police in the city have booked the six accused but no arrest has been made in the case so far.

According to police, the accused hatched a conspiracy and submitted forged documents to get the loan of over Rs 1 crore sanctioned. The accused have been identified as Sheikh Irfan Sheikh Yusuf (28), a resident of Plot No. 94, Gauri Nagar, Kalamna; Naushad Ahmed Sheikh Kashyap Qureshi (33), Mohd Anwar Ansari Amjad Ali Ansari (38), both residents of Dobi Nagar, Mominpura; Irshad Ali Ajmat Ali (35), a resident of Uppalwadi; Abdul Hanif Abdul Majit Sheikh (22), a resident of Kamptee and Mushtaque Pyare Saheb Ashrafi (35), owner of RTC Contractor and Transport and a resident of Itwari.

The accused submitted forged documents of vehicles to receive the loan of Rs 1.07 crore from ICICI Bank’s Sitabuldi branch at Akashwani Square in August last year. The fraud came to light when the accused started defaulting EMIs of the loan.

On the complaint of Amit Virendra Kuchekar (42), Regional Head, Sales, ICICI Bank, Sitabuldi police have registered the case under Sections 420, 464, 468, 471 and 34 of Indian Penal Code and probing the matter further. No arrest has been made in the case so far.

Former Chairman of Tata Sons Cyrus Mistry Accident Facts

Former Chairman of Tata Sons Cyrus Mistry Accident Facts
Former Chairman of Tata Sons Cyrus Mistry Accident Facts

Former Chairman of Tata Sons Cyrus Mistry died in a fatal road accident while en route from Ahmedabad to Mumbai on Sunday.

Mistry’s car hit a divider in Palghar district as they were travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in a Mercedes car.

Here are some points about the accident-

  • Cyrus was accompanied by three other passengers including an eminent gynecologist who was behind the wheel, Dr. Anahita Pandole, her husband Darius Pandole and Darius’s brother Jehangir Pandole.
  • Anahita Pandole, a top doctor at Breach Candy Hospital, (who was driving the car) and Darius Pandole, the managing director and CEO of JM Financial Private Equity were in the front seat wearing seat belts survived the crash and suffered grievous injuries and have were immediately shifted to a hospital.
  • While, Cyrus and Jahangir Binshah Pandole (brother of Darius Pandole), both died. It is learnt that both were in the rear seat and were not wearing seat belt.
  • Mistry died on the spot, while Jehangir died during the transition after he was taken to the hospital.
  • Prima facie it looks like the car driver lost control. As per recollection of events by an eyewitness, a woman was driving the car and tried to overtake another vehicle from left side, but lost control and crashed into the road divider.
  • Mistry’s mortal remains are at a government hospital in Kasa. An Accidental Death Report (ADR) is being filed by the police.
  • Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said he has asked the state police to conduct a detailed investigation into the accident in which former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was killed.
  • In such fatal car accidents, airbags are of no use if seat belt is not strapped. If you do not lock seat belt properly Air bag will not open.
  • During the time of crash, the person behind is sometimes thrown at a force of 40G (40 times the gravity, which means the person weighing 80kgs will be like 3200kgs).

MX Player Launches a Seamless Self-Serve Ad Platform for large, medium & small advertisers, MX Advantage

MX Player Launches a Seamless Self-Serve Ad Platform for large, medium & small advertisers, MX Advantage
MX Player Launches a Seamless Self-Serve Ad Platform for large, medium & small advertisers, MX Advantage

~ A One Stop Solution for Small, Medium & Large Businesses in India, along with Business owners, Marketing managers, Media agencies, SMEs, Metro & Non-Metro advertisers ~

With advanced developments and strategies paving the way for new ideas and platforms, India is considered one of the largest drivers of digital innovations worldwide. This has allowed the OTT and digital entertainment market to grow multi-folds. With tremendous growth opportunities, MX Player has announced the launch of MX Advantage, a one-stop solution for brands across India to leverage the power of content across formats, languages, and genres. Promising MXimum Entertainment & MXimum Growth, MX Advantage will empower the digital advertising industry to advertise across all forms of entertainment through impact-driven campaigns, thus helping them maximise ROI and achieve business objectives. MX Player is a global brand with over 300 Million Monthly Active users globally, 236 Million Monthly active users in India recording an average time spent of 56 minutes per user per day with over 200,000 hours of content, 800+ Original Series, Web Series, International & Dubbed Content and over 10 Billion minutes of Monthly Watch time. MX Player is the world’s second app after YouTube to get over 1 Billion downloads and this gives brands a huge scale and an impactful reach amongst their preferred target audience. 

MX Advantage (https://mxadvantage.mxplayer.in/) is a platform for all of MX Player’s existing & new advertisers to launch ad offerings. Unmatched in its offerings versus other OTT platforms, MX Advantage gives brands an opportunity to advertise across all forms of entertainment on OTT, gaming, music, live, video streaming amongst other features available on MX Player. It’s an opportunity to build plans that deliver across their marketing objectives be it branding, consideration, intent and purchase. It has a larger outreach and impact through multiple ad offerings such as video & display ads, live streaming, sponsorships, rich media ads and entertainment commerce.

This innovative, engaging platform has been introduced to make MX inventory directly available to Small, Medium and Large business owners, marketing managers, media agencies, SMEs, Metros and non-Metro advertisers. With key benefits like customisation and complete campaign control, the self-serve platform offers immersive Ad formats across tabs such as Video, Display, Audio and Content Solutions that will help drive brand awareness and engagement.  Furthermore, brands can seamlessly leverage MX Advantage’s additional offerings, including sponsorships, rich media ads, entertainment commerce, etc., under the same roof. There are several benefits as a part of the promotional launch period for verified advertisers who sign up on the platform. 

Commenting on the launch, Nikhil Gandhi, Chief Operating Officer, MX Player said, “We are India’s first entertainment super app driven by high-tech innovations and offers content that appeals to our consumers. As technology continues to infiltrate every aspect of our lives, convenience is more important now than ever before for businesses of all sizes. We understand Bharat, which has led us to be the second-largest video platform in India with 236 million users, which helps advertisers reach a larger audience in today’s highly competitive market. MX Advantage is a one-stop solution for advertisers of all sizes and budgets including our current partner advertisers. Our huge and diverse user base across demography, markets, interests and languages will help brands reach the audience that matters for their business.” 

MX Player has also partnered with a technology platform, DanAds, to make its engaging media and industry-leading advertising solutions available to Small and Medium Businesses in India through MX Advantage. Istvan Beres, CEO and Co-Founder, DanAds said, “The launch of MX Advantage is hugely exciting. With a strong foothold in India and growing global presence, MX Player is well-positioned to take full advantage of the benefits offered by self-serve advertising. Streaming TV is one of the hottest formats right now for sponsored content and we look forward to offering an engaging and dynamic solution for MX Player’s portfolio of advertisers. Speed, ease-of-use, and flexible budgets are some of the most important factors for SME advertisers and DanAds is proud to partner with MX Player to offer just that.” 

Advertisers, brands and agencies can directly access the MX Advantage portal via: https://mxadvantage.mxplayer.in/ 

Flipkart strengthens its Kirana Delivery Program; Onboards two lakh kiranas as delivery partners ahead of the festive Season

Flipkart strengthens its Kirana Delivery Program; Onboards two lakh kiranas as delivery partners ahead of the festive Season
Flipkart strengthens its Kirana Delivery Program; Onboards two lakh kiranas as delivery partners ahead of the festive Season
  • To deliver millions of Flipkart shipments this festive season across the country
  • To help boost Kiranas’ income during the upcoming festive time
  • Kiranas are trained in supply chain deliveries including digital skills and customer management 

Ahead of the upcoming festive season and the Big Billion Days, Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, announced the strengthening of its Kirana delivery program with the onboarding of an additional one lakh kiranas in the last year, taking the total partner count to over two lakh across the country.  This will enable customers across the country including metros, tier-2 and tier-3 cities, and even in rural India to get their products delivered and fulfill their festive requirements while also becoming an additional source of income for kirana partners. 

Flipkart’s Kirana delivery program has seen massive acceptance across the country and more and more Kirana stores are expressing interest to join. As preparations for the festive season scale up, states including West Bengal (27,000+), Bihar (23,000+), Uttar Pradesh (20,000+), Maharashtra (17,000+) and Tamil Nadu (14,000+) have witnessed the highest onboarding of kiranas while other states including Puducherry and Jammu & Kashmir too have seen increased onboarding by Kirana partners. Similarly, the Northeastern states have witnessed a significant jump in participation with nearly 15,000 partner stores across Tripura, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh coming onboard – a significant 5X growth from 2020.

This year, Flipkart has introduced additional incentives for kirana partners such as guaranteed payment & bonuses, referral incentives and a host of other benefits including personal accident policy of Rs 5 lakhs, which has been encouraging kirana partners across India to join hands with the company.

Hemant Badri, Senior Vice-President, Supply Chain at the Flipkart Group, said, “As a homegrown e-commerce marketplace, Flipkart is committed to creating a shared value for all ecosystem partners and has rolled out various initiatives over the years to further assimilate them into our value chain. In this endeavour, our Kirana Delivery Program has been one of the most impactful initiatives with over 2 lakh kirana partners joining hands with Flipkart. This program will enable us to seamlessly fulfill customers’ evolving requirements during the upcoming annual  festive extravaganza, the Big Billion Days, with further expansion of the program across the nook and corner of the country. We are also committed to bringing prosperity for our kirana partners and their  commitment towards the program has further enabled us to expand our delivery offerings to multiple products including high value items such as mobile phones, electronics and others.”

The festive season and the Big Billion Days play an important role in scaling the entire ecosystem. The kirana partners get an opportunity to augment their income and earn significantly higher with increased shipment deliveries across the country. Flipkart’s Kirana Delivery programme is growing strength to strength and today, of the 100 million deliveries a month, Kiranas deliver over 30% of these shipments across the country. This is equally attracting thousands of women, most of these from smaller cities, to be part of the program and is enabling them to fund their studies, manage personal priorities and make the best use of their time while earning a livelihood.

Launched in 2019, Flipkart’s Kirana Delivery Program helps onboards local general trade stores, or kiranas, as delivery partners based on their availability, storage space at the store and willingness to have an additional source of income. Having started with 27,000 kirana partners in the first year, the program has been witnessing consistent support from India’s oldest form of retail and has been doubling its onboarding count year-on-year – 50,000 partners in 2020 to 1 lakh in 2021 and over 2 lakh this year.

The company has also established a digital registration process to ensure faster onboarding of interested kirana partners. The process entails submitting an online application along with necessary documents and after thorough verification, the selected kiranas are inducted into the program and trained in the various nuances of delivery and customer management, in addition to use of the app-based dashboards and digital payments. This helps in ensuring safe, timely deliveries and consistently superior e-commerce experiences.

About the Flipkart Group 

The Flipkart Group is one of India’s leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Health+, Flipkart Wholesale, and Cleartrip.

Started in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of consumers, sellers, merchants, and small businesses to be a part of India’s digital commerce revolution, with a registered customer base of more than 400 million, offering over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Our efforts to democratize commerce in India, drive access and affordability, delight customers, create lakhs of jobs in the ecosystem, and empower generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs have inspired us to innovate on many industry firsts. Flipkart is known for pioneering services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI and easy returns – customer-centric innovations have made online shopping more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians. Together with its group companies, Flipkart is committed to transforming commerce in India through technology.

For more information, please write to [email protected].

Nitin Gadkari : नागपूर शहरात साकारणार महाराष्ट्रातील पहिले दिव्यांग पार्क, केंद्रीय मंत्री नितीन गडकरी यांची घोषणा

Travel Time From Nagpur To Pune To Be Cut Down To 8 Hours: Nitin Gadkari
Travel Time From Nagpur To Pune To Be Cut Down To 8 Hours: Nitin Gadkari

नागपूर : पूर्व नागपुरात (Nagpur )महाराष्ट्रातील पहिल्या दिव्यांग पार्कला मंजुरी मिळाली असून, येत्या तीन महिन्यात पार्कच्या कामाला सुरुवात होणार आहे. याशिवाय ज्येष्ठ नागरिक आणि दिव्यांगांना नागपूर जिल्ह्यातील तीर्थक्षेत्रांचे दर्शन घेता यावे यासाठी लवकरच निःशुल्क ई-बस सेवा सुरू करण्यात येणार आहे. त्यासाठी तीन ई-बसेस नागपुरात आणणार असल्याची घोषणा केंद्रीय परिवहन व राज्य महामार्ग मंत्री नितीन गडकरी (Nitin Gadkari ) यांनी केली आहे.

यामध्ये एक डबलडेकर ई-बसचा समावेश असणार आहे. भारत सरकारच्या सामाजिक न्याय व सक्षमीकरण मंत्रालयाद्वारे ज्येष्ठ नागरिक आणि दिव्यांगांच्या सशक्तीकरणासाठी केंद्र सरकारच्या दिव्यांग सहाय्यता योजना आणि राष्ट्रीय वयोश्री योजना अंतर्गत दिव्यांग आणि ज्येष्ठांना सहाय्यक साधने वितरण करण्यात येत आहेत. नागपूर महानगरपालिकेच्या माध्यमातून साहित्य वितरणाचे शिबिर घेण्यात येत असून, या अंतर्गत नागपूरमधील लाभार्थ्यांकरिता सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल मैदान, ए.व्ही.श्री. ले-आउट लकडगंज येथे शिबीर घेण्यात आले. यावेळी नितीन गडकरी (Nitin Gadkari) बोलत होते.

गडकरी पुढे म्हणाले की, दिव्यांग आणि ज्येष्ठ नागरिकांच्या जीवनात आनंद देण्याचा हा प्रामाणिक प्रयत्न आहे. ज्येष्ठ नागरिकांना तीर्थ क्षेत्राचे दर्शन घेता यावे, याकरिता नागपूर-शेगाव अशी बस सेवा सुरू आहे. आता ज्येष्ठ नागरिकांना आणि दिव्यांगांना नागपूर ते आदासा, नागपूर ते माहूर, नागपूर ते धापेवाडा अशा तीर्थ क्षेत्रांचे दर्शन घेता यावे, यासाठी डबलडेकर ई-बस सुरु करण्यात येणार आहे. तसेच लवकरच ज्येष्ठ नागरिकांसाठी विरंगुळा केंद्र तयार करण्यात येणार असल्याचेही गडकरी यांनी सांगितले. याशिवाय पूर्व नागपुरातील दर्शन कॉलनीमध्ये सुरू होणाऱ्या विरंगुळा केंद्रांचेही लवकरच उद्घाटन करण्यात येईल, असेही त्यांनी सांगितले.

Huge increase in per unit variable cost in Mahagenco TPS

Huge increase in per unit variable cost in Mahagenco TPS
Huge increase in per unit variable cost in Mahagenco TPS

Nagpur: There is huge rise in variable cost at Koradi TPS unit 8 to 10 i.e. from 2.525 Rs/KWhr to 3.390 Rs/KWHr which comes out to be 0.865 Rs/KWHr i.e. 34.26%. Same is increased for Khaperkheda unit 1- 4 by 27.12%, Khaperkheda U5 by 20.2%, according to sources.

The sources said that this price is increased hugely at Koradi, Khaparkheda, Chandrapur, Bhusawal, Nasik where supply and use of imported coal, washed coal and RcR coal is in place. Whereas at Parli and Paras TPS only raw coal by rail mode is supplied and used hence variable cost is decreased at Paras and at Parli it has very slightly increased.

Landed cost of imported coal, wash coal and RcR coal is very huge as compared to raw coal by rail mode which reflects in per unit variable cost. This increase in cost is directly transferred to electricity consumers. People of Maharashtra state are being directly affected by this increase in cost. Consumers will see the difference in increased FAC in electricity bills next month, sources added.

According to sources, Mahagenco is also not getting benefits from use of this costlier coal. All parameters such as GCV difference, SPCC (Coal factor), Heat rate, specific oil consumption, and auxiliary power consumption have been increased drastically in FY 2022-23. This proves Mahagenco is not benefited from use of these costlier coal whereas there is loss of about Rs 1700 crore due to fuel cost disallowance as parameters are beyond the permissible limits imposed by MERC. Further, stock at TPS of Mahagenco has also not been increased.

This clearly proves that variable cost has been increased due to use of costlier imported coal, washed coal, RcR coal rather than raw coal by rail mode. And people of Maharashtra have to bear this increased cost in their electricity bills.

Loss to Mahagenco and people of Maharashtra given below:

Comparison of last year and this year for Mahagenco.

1) Landed cost of coal for Mahagenco:

2021-22. 3587 Rs/MT
2022-23. 4374 Rs/MT

Landed cost increased by 787 Rs/MT i.e. 22% up.

2) Per unit variable cost for overall Mahagenco

2021-22. 2.777 Rs/KWHr
2022-23. 3.272 Rs/KWHr

Per unit variable cost increased by 0.495 Rs/KWHr i.e. 18% up.

3) ARB and Bunker GCV difference (stack loss)

Allowed by MERC 120Kcal/Kg 2022-23

Koradi 8-10. 654

Koradi 6. 371

Chandrapur 3-7. 309

Chandrapur 8-9. 286

Khaperkheda 1-4. 261

Khaperkheda 5. 607

Bhusawal 4-5. 609

Bhusawal 3. 559

Paras. 356

Nasik. 120

Parli 6 7. 106

Parli 8. 117

This GCV difference is on very higher side as compared to 120 limit from MERC, especially at Koradi, Bhusawal, Khaperkheda, Chandrapur where there is supply of Imported, wash and RcR is done. ARB GCV is increased on paper in favour of contractors. But actual received GCV reflects in bunker GCV hence this difference increased.

4) Specific Heat rate of overall Mahagenco 2022-23

Allowed by MERC for Mahagenco is 2460Kcal/KWHr
Actual is 2878Kcal/KWHr which has caused Rs. 958 crore loss to Mahagenco.

5) Auxiliary power consumption for Mahagenco

Allowed by MERC for Mahagenco 7.56%
Actual at Mahagenco 8.66% causing loss of Rs.78 crore.

6) Specific Oil Consumption for Mahagenco

Allowed by MERC 0.75 ml/KWHr
Actual at Mahagenco 2.47 ml/KWHr causing Rs. 188 crore loss.

Total loss due to fuel cost disallowance is Rs 1214 crore.

7) Loss due to less % availability i.e. Fixed charge disallowance is Rs. 549 crore.

Total loss in 2022-23 due to fixed cost and fuel cost disallowance is Rs 1763 crore.

Aadhaar Counter at Nagpur Railways Station Of Central Railway

Register Aadhar of children below 5 yrs on priority basis
Register Aadhar of children below 5 yrs on priority basis

Central Railway is taking a new step in digital India movement by introducing Aadhaar counter has been formally dedicated to service by Smt. Richa Khare, Divisional Railway Manager at Nagpur railway station.

It is being done in coordination with UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India). The trained railway staff will man the Aadhaar updation counters.

Indian citizens can avail the facility of getting new Aadhaar or updation of existing Aadhaar.

New Aadhaar enrolment and mandatory Aadhaar update (biometric for children etc.) facilities will be available for free and other optional updates like mobile number update, address change will be charged at Rs 50/-.

The facility has been started at Nagpur station from 02.09.2022  and  will be opened Monday to Saturday at 10:00 Hrs to 17:00hrs. (Except holiday)

On this occasion Shri Jay Singh Additional Divisional Railway Manager (T), Shri  P.S. Khairkar, Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Admin), Shri Krishnath S Patil, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Shri V C Thool Divisional Commercial Manager and other staff were present.

India Moves Ahead Of UK, Becomes World’s Fifth Largest Economy

India Moves Ahead Of UK, Becomes World’s Fifth Largest Economy
India Moves Ahead Of UK, Becomes World’s Fifth Largest Economy

According to reports, India has surpassed the United Kingdom to become the world’s fifth largest economy. India surpassed the United Kingdom in the final three months of 2021 to become the fifth-largest economy, relegating the United Kingdom to sixth place for the second time after doing so in 2019.

According to the report, the Indian economy was $854.7 billion in ‘nominal’ cash terms in the quarter through March, while the UK was $816 billion.

This was done on an adjusted basis, with the dollar exchange rate on the last day of the relevant quarter being used.

The report comes just two days after the government released GDP data for the first quarter, which showed that the Indian economy grew by 13.5% year on year.

While this figure was slightly lower than the RBI had predicted, the rate of growth was still among the highest among developing countries.

This fiscal year, India is expected to grow at a rate of around 7%.

Fake MSEDCL officer dupes man of Rs 1.06 lakh in Nagpur over power bill

Fake MSEDCL officer dupes man of Rs 1.06 lakh in Nagpur over power bill
Fake MSEDCL officer dupes man of Rs 1.06 lakh in Nagpur over power bill

Nagpur: Posing as an officer of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), a cyber crook duped a middle-aged man of more than Rs 1.06 lakh lakh on the pretext of collecting outstanding power bill online.

The victim, Sanjay Sudhakar Kundipurwar (50), a resident of Plot No 1010, Ashirvad Nagar, Sakkardar, received a text message on his mobile phone that the electric connection to his house would be snapped for non-payment of outstanding power bill. As he did not receive the bill for the month, he contacted the cell number 9883856913 mentioned in the message. The caller asked Sanjay to upload the Mahavitaran App link. Sanjay uploaded the link and paid the power bill.

Soon the cyber crook pilfered Rs1.06 lakh from Sanjay bank account to the crook’s account with another bank. Realising that he was duped, Sanjay lodged a complaint with Sakkardara Police who later registered a case under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, read with Section 66(d) of Information Technology Act, and started the probe.

Akshay Kumar cop thriller Cuttputlli released on Disney+Hotstar

Akshay Kumar cop thriller Cuttputlli released on Disney+Hotstar
Akshay Kumar cop thriller Cuttputlli released on Disney+Hotstar

Akshay Kumar is back again with a new film and this time it’s a cop thriller ‘Cuttputlli’.

Ditching the big screens, Akshay’s new film ‘Cuttputlli’ released on Disney+Hotstar.

Akshay took to Instagram and dropped a poster of his starrer which also features Rakul Preet Singh in a pivotal role.

“Kabhi kabhi killer ko pakadne ke lie, killer ki tarah sochna padta hai. Get into the mind of Kasauli’s serial killer along with me in Cuttputlli, now streaming only on Disney + Hotstar,” he captioned the post.

In the movie, Akshay plays the role of Arjan Sethi, a sub-inspector who took an oath to keep the people of Kasauli safe. However, the killer strikes in terrorizing the region, leaving behind no trace of evidence, except a body.

Intrigued by the recurring pattern of the murders, Arjan embarks on a thrilling roller coaster ride where he seeks to find the link between the murders and the face behind them.

Apart from Akshay Kumar and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles ‘Cuttputlli’ also stars Sargun Mehta, Gurpreet Ghuggi and Chandrachur Singh. The film is an intense drama that will glue you to your seats with impressive story and super performances by all.

The film offers action, drama, emotional moments and a whole lot more.

Sony expands its wireless speaker X-Series range with 3 new models that let you LIVE LIFE LOUD

Sony expands its wireless speaker X-Series range with 3 new models that let you LIVE LIFE LOUD
Sony expands its wireless speaker X-Series range with 3 new models that let you LIVE LIFE LOUD
  • The X-Balanced Speaker Unit that enhances sound quality and power
  • The Live Sound Mode allow users to reproduce realistic and 3-dimensional sound  
  • Experience deep, punchy Mega bass sound
  • The Lighting with “Ambient Illumination” produces stylish yet subtle synchronization with music beats for party or daily use
  • The retractable handle allowing it to be carried anywhere
  • The X-Series wireless speakers come With IP67 rating, designed to withstand water and dust at beach or at park 
  • Long battery life of 25 hours allows to enjoy your party
  • With USB Type-C port for charging, effortlessly charge your Sony X-Series wireless speakers

New Delhi: Sony India today added to its impressive portable speaker range with three new models – the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200. These speakers are packed full of high-quality, expansive sound, powerful sound pressure and deep, punchy bass, all while being easy to carry so you can share the joy no matter where you are.

Price and Availability 

The SRS-XG300 wireless speakers will be available across Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores and other e-commerce websites in India from 25th August 2022 onwards. SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 will be available from 10th September 2022 and 30th September 2022 respectively.

Model Best Buy (in Rs.) Availability Date
SRS-XG300 26,990/- 25th August 2022 onwards
SRS-XE300 19,990/- 10th September 2022 onwards
SRS-XE200 12,990/- 30th September 2022 onwards

Students of Government Engineering College Nagpur meet with accident, one dead

Students of Government Engineering College Nagpur meet with accident, one dead
Students of Government Engineering College Nagpur meet with accident, one dead

Nagpur: A student of Government Engineering College died and four others were seriously wounded after a car they were travelling into met with a mishap near Air Force Officers Mess, on Wardha Road, under Beltarodi Police Station here, on Friday.

Students of Government Engineering College Nagpur meet with accident, one dead
Students of Government Engineering College Nagpur meet with accident, one dead

The deceased student has been identified as Gaurav Raghorte while Divesh Nighot, Vedant Udapure, Tanmay Megangale and Aman Yadav have been monitored at AIIMS Nagpur.

According to police sources, all students had left their Khapri based college and were on their way to Nagpur in a Celerio car (MH/49/AS/3603). At around 1.30 pm, when they were crossing Air Force Officers Mess on Wardha Road, their car met with a mishap. The impact was so severe that all were seriously wounded in the incident. Gaurav reportedly succumbed to his injuries while others survived the incident, informed police sources.

Nagpur Smart City gets Smart Project Award for Smart Successful Pandemic Recovery

Nagpur Smart City gets Smart Project Award for Smart Successful Pandemic Recovery
Nagpur Smart City gets Smart Project Award for Smart Successful Pandemic Recovery

Nagpur. Nagpur Smart City has bagged the award for its effective contribution in ‘Smart and Successful Pandemic Recovery’ by developing a Covid Bed Status App and donated to the Citizens of Nagpur during the hard time of COVID Pandemic. The award has been presented to the Nagpur Smart City CEO Shri Chinmay Gotmare (IAS) by the Smart Cities Council of India in a glittering function organized at Mumbai recently.

The Smart Cities Council of India hosted the 7th edition of ‘Smart Urbanation’ on August 26 2022 in Mumbai. The event was supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India.

The Smart Project Awards were conferred in the various categories that recognize pioneering projects, ideas, and strategies for making cities in the country more livable, sustainable and economically viable. Around 33 Cities across the country submitted their nominations under different categories. Out of these, Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL) wins the award for “Smart and Successful Pandemic Recovery”. During a Panel discussion on “Rethinking Smart Mobility – The new Mobility Landscape” in the said event, Shri Chinmay Gotmare, CEO Nagpur Smart City enlightened his views on the same, which have been appreciated by participant cities.

The City success story for the COVID 19 pandemic lies in effective leadership, proactive approach, innovative and resilient strategies along with a three-layered strategy of early detection, isolation, testing and treatment. The aim was to control the spread of COVID-19 and help the citizens to cater to all the hard situations they were facing by providing services as desired. Nagpur forms the task force headed by Shri Radhakrishnan B., Hon. Municipal Commissioner and established a “War Room” working as a nerve center for the formulation of strategies and their implementation.

The Nagpur Smart City understands the need of time and developed the “COVID Bed Status App” and donated to the Citizens of Nagpur, that helps citizens to track live beds status across all Hospitals of Nagpur Urban and Rural region on their finger tip. The Application consist of Dashboard displaying real-time information of all the Hospitals bed availability/occupancy status as Normal, Oxygen, ICU and Ventilator Categories along with Name, Address and Contact

Details of the Hospitals as well as testing labs, etc. The COVID Bed Status App helped to innovate proactive measures, quick decision making, and swift actions that were realistic and grounded. Nagpur Smart City CEO Shri Chinmay Gotmare (IAS) had said, the COVID Pandemic time was too perilous for all human beings and the services rendered by NSSCDCL through the said app captures the true essence of public service by delivering services at the door steps of citizens.

The CEO Congratulated Dr. Sheel Ghule, General Manager, Mr. Anup Lahoti, Programmer and the whole team of E-Governance of Nagpur Smart City for developing this Effective Software, so efficiently and providing the real time help to all needy at once. Mr. Rahul Pande, Chief Planner and Mr. Parag Armal, Project Executive of Nagpur Smart City had given their precious efforts for successful completion of the Event.

Laxman Narasimhan Named New Starbucks CEO

Laxman Narasimhan Named New Starbucks CEO
Laxman Narasimhan Named New Starbucks CEO

Laxman Narasimhan, a veteran in leading and advising global consumer-facing brands, has been named as the new chief executive officer of coffee giant Starbucks, joining a growing cohort of Indian-origin business leaders at the helm of global corporations.

Narasimhan, 55 was previously the CEO of United Kingdom-based Reckitt Benckiser, a multinational consumer health, hygiene and nutrition company.

Starbucks announced on Thursday that Narasimhan will become the company’s next chief executive officer and a member of the Starbucks Board of Directors.

Narasimhan will join Starbucks as incoming CEO on October 1, 2022 after relocating from London to the Seattle area and will work closely with Howard Schultz, the interim CEO, before assuming the leadership role and joining the Board on April 1, 2023.

Reckitt Benckiser said in a statement Thursday that Narasimhan will step down as Chief Executive Officer on September 30, 2022.

It said he has ‘decided for personal and family reasons to relocate back to the United States and has been approached for an opportunity that enables him to live there’.

In the statement, Narasimhan said that ‘he has been offered an opportunity to return to the United States and although it is difficult to leave, it is the right decision for me and my family’.

With this appointment, Nara-simhan joins a growing list of Indian-origin CEOs at the helm of United States-based global giants, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and Twitter head Parag Agrawal. Indra Nooyi had served as Pepsi Co’s CEO for 12 years before stepping down in 2018.

Schultz said that when he learned about Narasimhan’s desire to relocate, it became apparent that he is the ‘right leader to take Starbucks into its next chapter. He is uniquely positioned to shape this work and lead the company forward with his partner-centered approach and demonstrated track record of building capabilities and driving growth in both mature and emerging markets’.

Schultz, who helmed Starbucks for decades, said that ‘as he got the opportunity to get to know Narasimhan, it became clear that he shares the company’s passion for investing in humanity and in our commitment to our partners, customers, and communities’.

“The perspectives he brings will be a strong asset as we build on our heritage in this new era of greater well-being. I greatly look forward to our partnership over the coming months and years,” said Schultz. Narasimhan said he was humbled to join the global coffee giant.

“Starbucks’ commitment to uplift humanity through connection and compassion has long distinguished the company, building an unrivaled, globally admired brand that has transformed the way we connect over coffee,” said Narasimhan.

“I am humbled to be joining this iconic company at such a pivotal time, as the Reinvention and investments in the partner and customer experiences position us to meet the changing demands we face today and set us up for an even stronger future,” he said.

“I look forward to working closely with Howard, the Board, and the entire leadership team and to listening and learning from Starbucks partners as we collectively build on this work to lead the company into its next chapter of growth and impact,” he said. Narasimhan holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, University of Pune, India.

He has an MA in German and International Studies from The Lauder Institute at The University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.

The Starbucks statement added that Narasimhan brings nearly 30 years of experience leading and advising global consumer-facing brands. Known for his considerable operational expertise, he has a proven track record in developing purpose-led brands. ‘Building on companies’ histories, he has succeeded in rallying talent to deliver on future ambitions by driving consumer-centric and digital innovations,’ it said. ‘Most recently, as Reckitt CEO, he led the company through a major strategic transformation and a return to sustainable growth,’ it said.

Describing Narasimhan as an inspiring leader, Mellody Hobson, Independent Starbucks Board of Directors’ chair said his deep, hands-on experience driving strategic transformations at global consumer-facing businesses makes him the ideal choice to accelerate Starbucks growth and capture the opportunities ahead of us.

His understanding of our culture and values, coupled with his expertise as a brand builder, innovation champion, and operational leader will be true differentiators as we position Starbucks for the next 50 years, generating value for all our stakeholders, Hobson said. During the transition period, Narasimhan will be fully immersed in the company, spending time with Schultz and the management team, partners and customers and gaining in-depth exposure to the brand, company culture, and Reinvention plan.

This will initially include Starbucks store immersions, visiting manufacturing plants and coffee farms, connecting with partners around the globe as well as Starbucks’ long-term business partners, Starbucks said. Schultz will remain in the role of interim CEO during this transition period, following which he will continue as a member of the Starbucks Board of Directors.

He will remain closely involved with the company’s Reinvention and act as an ongoing advisor to Narasimhan. Previously, Narasimhan held various leadership roles at PepsiCo, including as global chief commercial officer, where he was responsible for the company’s long-term strategy and digital capabilities.

He also served as CEO of the company’s Latin America, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa operations, and previously as the CEO of PepsiCo Latin America, and the CFO of PepsiCo Americas Foods. Prior to PepsiCo, Narasimhan was a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, where he focused on its consumer, retail and technology practices in the US, Asia and India and led the firm’s thinking on the future of retail. Narasimhan is also a trustee of the Brookings Institution, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, served as a member of the UK Prime Minister’s Build Back Better Council, and is a member of Verizon’s Board of Directors.

Income Tax office shifted to Seminary Hills

Income Tax office shifted to Seminary Hills | Our Nagpur
Income Tax office shifted to Seminary Hills | Our Nagpur

The Income Tax Department has shifted its offices from Saraf Chambers, Sadar, Nagpur and MECL Building, Seminary Hills, Nagpur to Income Tax Office, RTTC, BSNL Building, Near Balaji Mandir, Seminary Hills, Nagpur-440006.

Income Tax office shifted to Seminary Hills
Income Tax office shifted to Seminary Hills

Fancy Number Plates, Stickers On Motors May Cost You Rs 1500 Challan

Fancy Number Plates, Stickers On Motors May Cost You Rs 1500 Challan
Fancy Number Plates, Stickers On Motors May Cost You Rs 1500 Challan

The city’s traffic department has increased the fine to Rs 1,500 for those who install fancy number plates and unnecessary stickers on their vehicles.

In the city these days, many young people are seen riding bikes and driving cars with flashy numbers and stickers. They also manipulate the numbers so that it is impossible to determine what the actual registration number is.

According to the new orders, the traffic department has increased the fine for vehicles with such licence plates. The Motor Vehicles Act governs all aspects of automobiles. It includes provisions for vehicle registration, such as vehicle size, number plate colour, and number plate colour. Any deviation from the established regulations constitutes a violation of the act.

“The majority of the violations are seen on sporting bikes and cruiser bikes.” The riders creatively stick their names and the names of family members.

The number of violations is less this year compared to last year. Traffic cops deployed at squares across the city have been instructed to recover a fine of 1,500 from each driver violating the rule.”

FOGSI Inks MoU with NABH to Collaborate for Improving Quality Standards for Maternal Healthcare in India

FOGSI Inks MoU with NABH to Collaborate for Improving Quality Standards for Maternal Healthcare in India
FOGSI Inks MoU with NABH to Collaborate for Improving Quality Standards for Maternal Healthcare in India

The Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), India’s professional organization representing practitioners of obstetrics and gynaecology, today, announced its collaboration with the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH)/Quality Council of India (QCI), India’s apex body for accreditation and quality promotion, to advance the Government’s vision to improve the quality of maternity services. This collaboration will ensure ‘One Nation One Standard’ where Maternity service providers (MSP’s) will be jointly assessed by NABH and FOGSI. 

This is a crucial quality-improvement sectoral collaboration aimed at reducing maternal mortality in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthening health systems for safer childbirth in India. Under the MoU hospitals and nursing homes having maternal care facilities, clinical standards will be assessed, ensuring consistent, safe, and respectful care for mothers during and after childbirth. This collaboration is envisaged to improve and standardize quality across all MCH facilities in the country, a landmark step in our evolving health system. 

Emphasizing the need for quality at the foundational level, Dr. Mahesh Verma, Chairman of National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) said, “We are driven to develop a culture of excellence, enhance healthcare systems, and promote continuous quality improvement and patient safety. We are delighted to collaborate with FOGSI to enhance maternal health standards in the country with its flagship initiative, Manyata.”

Dr. Atul Mohan Kochhar, CEO of National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) added, “Improving the quality of maternal healthcare in the country is certainly the need of the hour as India has one of the highest numbers of maternal deaths in the world. We strongly believe that it is imperative to lift the quality standards in maternal healthcare to be able to improve our health outcomes overall. This collaboration with FOGSI is a crucial step forward to strengthen the maternal health ecosystem across the country.”

Dr. S. Shantha Kumari, President, FOGSI, and Treasurer, FIGO, said, “Embedding standards for quality of care in health systems hold great potential in reducing maternal mortality and achieving the health-related SDG targets. However, in India, despite the increase in the number of women delivered in facilities, maternal mortality remains alarmingly high, suggesting gaps in quality of care. The current SRS data suggests that India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has improved to 103 in 2017-19, from 167 in 2011-13, highlighting improvements in our health systems but we still have a lot of ground to cover. With around 50% of women in the country delivering in private maternity hospitals, there is an urgent need for the adoption of clinical standards by the obstetric community. We welcome the collaboration with NABH that will only promise better outcomes and health for women in India.”

Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai, President-Elect, FOGSI, and Chief Administrator, FOGSI-Manyata initiative, added, “We are delighted to come together with NABH towards improving the quality of maternity care as well as access to this care with Manyata so that every woman in the country receives quality services wherever and whenever she seeks care. This collaboration is a significant milestone and will strengthen our commitment to providing equitable and high-quality maternal care in India.”

Dr. Hema Divakar, National Convener, FOGSI-Manyata initiative said, “A decade of efforts has shown us that it is worth investing in strengthening maternal health care systems so as to bridge the gap between knowing and doing. Upskilling of existing human resources has made a huge impact on the quality of care in the Manyata accredited centers.”

This collaboration will involve quality care sensitization workshops for Maternity Service Providers (MSPs) aimed at creating a pool of FOGSI specialists to assess facilities for NABH quality accreditation and assessments of MSPs by NABH as per FOGSI’s Manyata standards.  

Although the share of India’s institutional deliveries has increased to 88.6% in 2019-2021 (NFHS 5), the country has one of the highest numbers of maternal deaths, globally. A considerable proportion of maternal mortality is in fact due to preventable causes such as obstetric haemorrhage, pregnancy-related infections and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. To address this, the Government of India has increasingly prioritised quality maternal care by instituting quality improvement programmes in public health facilities. However, with a significant proportion of women choosing private care to deliver, the private sector plays a critical role in providing quality maternal care to women. This highlights the need for a national system to oversee the quality of maternity care among private providers and thereby improve maternal health outcomes.

To bridge this gap, FOGSI has been driving Manyata since 2013, a programme that promotes the adoption and practice of 16 clinical standards based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) standards of quality care for antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care. The programme evidence by Ariadne Labs (Affiliated to Harvard) shows a 70% increase in Manyata facilities being able to manage life-threatening complications, such as obstructed labour, pre-eclampsia and/or eclampsia, and postpartum haemorrhage greatly improved. Manyata’s footprint spans 22 states across a network of 1500 facilities in the country. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative which is building the capacities of healthcare workforce and providing certification, thereby setting a benchmark for maternal quality care. Manyata has laid the foundation for self-driven awareness and demand in Quality improvement amongst facilities and with this collaboration endeavours to scale together with NABH. The initiative is powering innovation through social health entrepreneurs and institutional business models as part of its sustainability and scale-up strategy. It has the potential to be replicated in nations with similar socio-economic demographic and mixed health systems. 

Hence, the sectoral collaboration between NABH and FOGSI can create a paradigm shift in the maternal health ecosystem by complementing each other’s efforts to reach more mothers and create a more significant impact.

Bayer to scale up its ‘Sahbhaagi’ program to build an evolving ecosystem for micro-entrepreneurs while transforming Indian agriculture

Bayer to scale up its ‘Sahbhaagi’ program to build an evolving ecosystem for micro-entrepreneurs while transforming Indian agriculture
Bayer to scale up its ‘Sahbhaagi’ program to build an evolving ecosystem for micro-entrepreneurs while transforming Indian agriculture

New Delhi  2022: Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture, announced its plan to scale up its Sahbhaagi program to empower rural women and youth with an aim to develop a comprehensive agricultural ecosystem. The ‘Bayer Sahbhaagi Program’ was launched in 2019 and today the program has more than 4000 Sahbhaagis across India. This initiative creates unique opportunities for rural entrepreneurs to partner with Bayer, explore alternate demand generation routes and enhance Bayer’s reach to farmers.

Sahbhaagi is a rural micro-entrepreneurship development model which empowers farmers, women and rural youth to become an advisor and recommend right solutions to smallholder growers. The scale-up of the Sahbhaagi program will include adding more Sahbhaagi partners to create a strong network of outreach and engagement with farmers across India, and anyone above the age of 18 with knowledge of agriculture and access to a smartphone is eligible to become a Sahbhaagi. In addition to enrolling young Agri-entrepreneurs, Bayer understands the major role women play in shaping their families and the agriculture value chain. Their role as influencers in buying decisions makes them the perfect partners to scale up the program. 

The program will be further fueled by the adoption of smartphones and evolving digital technologies that have created new touchpoints with farmers. The Sahbhaagis have been trained and equipped to recommend the right solutions to smallholder farmers as per local farm conditions. The smallholder growers get access to Bayer products digitally with the assistance of the Sahbhaagi This program is currently active in 24 states, across more than 470 districts and 1980 sub-districts. 

Speaking about the program, Simon-Thorsten Wiebusch, Country Divisional Head – Crop Science Division of Bayer for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka said, “In our broad effort to transform agricultural practices for the benefit of local communities, we aim to provide opportunities to micro-entrepreneurs to encourage sustainable and responsible farming and support rural productivity. Bayer will continue to work closely with these Sahbhaagis to create a sustainable ecosystem in their villages, adopting the latest agricultural and farming practices, learning the technical know-how of Bayer products and offering customized crop and product advisory to farmers.”

Bayer has also set up a toll-free number 18001204049 to provide more details to the rural population and facilitate enrollment in the Sahbhaagi program. 

Josh celebrates the success of its flagship program Josh All Stars in a glittery event in Mumbai

Josh celebrates the success of its flagship program Josh All Stars in a glittery event in Mumbai
Josh celebrates the success of its flagship program Josh All Stars in a glittery event in Mumbai

August 2022: Josh, India’s fastest growing and most engaged short-video app, celebrated the success of its mentorship program Josh All Stars. The flagship program launched its second edition – Josh All Stars 2022, in an exclusive event in Mumbai, today. Josh All Stars is India’s largest and first-ever formal training academy for short-video creators and since its launch, the programme has received tremendous response from the creator community. 

The fest witnessed the participation of numerous Josh creators wherein a graduation ceremony was organised for the 2021 batch of Josh All Stars programme. Josh creators were also felicitated at the ceremony for their various milestone achievements on the platform. The celebration included a knowledge session from the Josh mentors who educated creators on short-video being the next creative frontier, monetisation avenues on the platform, new features on the Josh app, and more to enable them to further boost their journey on the app and to help create opportunities in the future. The event was graced by the presence of popular Josh creators including Arhaan Ansari, Harsha Khandeparkar, Sufiyan Khan, Nida Khan, Eshan Masih, Mohak Manghani and Mukul Choudhary, who also collaborated with other creators to develop unique content.

Josh All Stars programme was envisioned to identify and mentor India’s next 10,000 creators by providing participants with a holistic understanding of content creation. Similar to the first edition, Josh All Stars 2022 will provide creators with curated training, including multiple levels of personalised grooming, expert guidance and extensive promotions over a period of six-weeks. The top content creators from each category will get a chance to become a part of various upcoming campaigns on Josh.   

Samir Vora, Chief Marketing Officer, VerSe Innovation, said, “In the past few years, short-video platforms have witnessed massive adoption and brands are increasingly leveraging creators to craft engaging and impactful conversations with the audience. This has led to the evolution of unique revenue models for creators through brand collaborations, influencer marketing and live commerce. With Josh All Stars, we aim to enable our creators to forge communities, build their brands, explore the monetization avenues and become entrepreneurs through a holistic grooming programme. We extend our best wishes to the graduating batch of Josh All Stars and look forward to delivering a host of exciting experiences for our new participants”. 

Sunder Venketraman, Head of Creator and Content Ecosystem, Josh, said, “The content creator community is growing rapidly and emerging technologies are paving new ways of engagement, furthering the potential of the ecosystem. At Josh, we understand our audience and have worked towards delivering creative and engaging content to our users. We have always strived to bring quality experiences to our creators and Josh All Stars is yet another step towards redefining the potential of short-form video and elevating content creation.”

Josh All Stars was launched in September 2021 and till now more than 5,000 creators have benefitted via training sessions like content conceptualisation, content production, content discovery, monetization and online etiquette. 

About Josh: 

Josh is a made-in-India, short-video app launched in August 2020 by VerSe Innovation. It represents a confluence of India’s top 1000+ best creators, 20,000 strong managed community of creators, the 10 biggest music labels, 15+ million UGC creators, best in class content creation tools, the hottest entertainment formats, and formidable user demographics. Josh has been consistently rated as the leading Indian short-video app in India on the Play store with 100 million+ downloads. Josh is currently the fastest growing and most engaged short-video app in India with over 153 million MAUs (Monthly Active Users), 74 million DAUs (Daily Active Users) and 23 minutes average time spent.  

LPG Cylinder Cost Drops down via Rs 91.50

Domestic LPG cylinders will soon include QR codes
Domestic LPG cylinders will soon include QR codes

In a big relief for consumers, the oil marketing companies (OMCs) have slashed the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for commercial use.

According to reports, Oil Marketing Companies have reduced commercial the price of the 19-kg LPG cylinder for commercial use by Rs 91.50, effective from today, September 1, 2022.

As per the announcement, a 19 kg commercial Indane gas cylinder will now cost Rs 1885 as against the old price of Rs 1976 07. Similarly, a commercial LPG cylinder will cost Rs 1995.50 instead of Rs 2095.50 in Kolkata, Rs 1844 instead of Rs 1936.50 in Mumbai, and Rs 2045 rupees in Chennai instead of Rs 2141.

The reduction in price will provide some relief to restaurants, eateries and tea stalls, etc which constitute the largest user segment of the 19 kg cylinder.

However, there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders as of now. It may be noted that the OMCs announce LPG price changes twice a month, once at the beginning of the month and once during the middle of the month.

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